Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say

eye on Aunt Laura's condition. Seeing

hospital room, Aunt Laura

Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked softly, "What is

like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if making an

asked, "What

bed and asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath,

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Though the red string around it had

neck and said earnestly,

valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

her eyes full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust me on this, Charlotte. It's

something

though my parents were wealthy, it would have been difficult for them

"Yes..."

me wear it and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided my

"Consider it so?"

seemed unwilling

of questions, toccasionally touched

me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched

the same

pressing matters on my mind,

was indifferent. "I heard there was

"Yeah."

pressed the brake slowly. "Ryan,

wasn't sure if he would agree. We had argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was

besides him, I didn't know who

signing something, the sound of a pen scratching on paper audible. His voice was low.

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